Meta Housing develops affordable, senior, family, mixed-income, and supportive apartment communities throughout California. It combines public and private financing, transit-oriented and arts-focused design, and resident services to serve low- and moderate-income households, seniors, families, and people experiencing homelessness with dignity.
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AI-researched delivery record, not yet confirmed by the developer. Dates may be approximate; original sources are linked.
AI research over published reviews and resident comments. Scores are a model’s reading of opinion, not figures stated on a page, and nothing here feeds any number above it. The links under each block are the pages that research says it used. Based on available resident reviews of covered buildings. These are reported experiences, not independent building inspections, and may not represent all residents or properties.
| Project | Overall | Structure & systems | Management & living |
|---|---|---|---|
| Juniper Grove ApartmentsPalmdale101 units | 6.7/ 10 | —/ 10 | —/ 10 |
Apartments.com publishes a 4.0/5 property rating, but states there are no renter reviews; its rating is a blended property/building rating rather than a resident-review aggregate. Because the only published rating has fewer than 10 reviews (zero stated), the result is kept at the required 6.5 level rather than treating the displayed building rating as strong resident evidence. | |||
No resident review described a structural or systems failure. Published project information reports individual heating and cooling controls, air conditioning, modern finishes and private patios or balconies; a contemporaneous local report described the landscaped grounds and finishes as resembling market-rate housing, but this is not an independent engineering inspection. | The only resident-level feedback located was a contemporaneous local-news account in which a resident said “everyone involved with the complex, from management to the cleaning staff, has been” helpful and nice. The property’s published materials describe 24-hour controlled access, 24-hour emergency maintenance, a community room, library and fitness center, but no recurring complaints or additional resident reviews were available. | ||
| Breton ApartmentsBay Point100 units | 6.1/ 10 | —/ 10 | 6.1/ 10 RentCafe 3.5/5, 3.5/5, 3.5/5, 3.5/5, 3.5/5, 3.5/5, 3.5/5 · 3 reviews · rentcafe.com Combined from 7 published figures on 1 platform, weighted by review count, adjusted for where resident ratings usually fall and weighted toward the 6.5 midpoint where reviews are few: 6.1. |
RentCafe’s 3.5/5 building rating, based on three reviews, is the only published aggregate located and therefore sets the level; because it has fewer than 10 reviews, the score remains within one point of 6.5. The three written reviews were positive, but no recurring complaint or praise theme was raised by more than one reviewer and no structural condition was reported. | |||
no notes returned no links returned | The three verified-resident reviews are positive but very limited: one says the apartment is “clean, quiet, and comfortable,” and another says, “I loved the costumer service thank you.” The published page also lists on-site management, on-site maintenance, a community center, landscaped courtyard, package concierge, laundry facilities and a tot lot, but those are listed amenities rather than resident-tested ratings. |
The People Concern partnered with Meta Housing to replace the original Lodge with 82 units for former and new residents experiencing homelessness and to provide onsite supportive services.
The City of Los Angeles selected Meta Housing through an RFP to redevelop the city-owned 619 Westlake site.
LAHD worked with Meta Housing on LAMP Lodge financing and ground-lease restructuring.
HCD worked with Meta Housing on LAMP Lodge financing and tax-credit leverage.
LACDA provided critical construction funding for LAMP Lodge.
HACLA provided rental-voucher support for LAMP Lodge residents.
JPMorgan Chase is listed as a financial partner for LAMP Lodge.
Boston Financial Investment Management is listed as a financial partner for LAMP Lodge.
R.D. Olson Construction is the general contractor partnered with Meta Housing on LAMP Lodge and De Soto.
Monarch provided $31 million of LIHTC equity financing for Meta Housing’s Blue Oak Square and West Carson developments.
The owner, The People Concern, partnered with Meta Housing to create a new development to house the original Lodge residents, as well as new residents experiencing homelessness and chronic homelessness within the surrounding Skid Row neighborhood.
Through a request for proposal process, the City of Los Angeles selected Meta Housing to redevelop the site.
Meta Housing worked with the Los Angeles Housing Department (LAHD) and California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) to refinance and repurpose existing loans and a ground lease to leverage 9% tax credits for the new construction.
Meta Housing worked with the Los Angeles Housing Department (LAHD) and California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) to refinance and repurpose existing loans and a ground lease to leverage 9% tax credits for the new construction.
Meta Housing secured critical funding from the Los Angeles County Development Authority (LACDA) for the construction of the new units.
Rental vouchers are provided by the Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles and Los Angeles County Department of Health Flexible Housing Subsidy Pool.
JPMorgan Chase Boston Financial Investment Management Los Angeles Housing Department (LAHD) Los Angeles County Development Authority (LACDA) California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) Los Angeles County Department of Health (DHS) Flexible Housing Subsidy Pool (FHSP) Housing Authority of City of Los Angeles (HACLA) California Tax Credit Allocation Committee (CTCAC)
JPMorgan Chase Boston Financial Investment Management Los Angeles Housing Department (LAHD) Los Angeles County Development Authority (LACDA) California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) Los Angeles County Department of Health (DHS) Flexible Housing Subsidy Pool (FHSP) Housing Authority of City of Los Angeles (HACLA) California Tax Credit Allocation Committee (CTCAC)
R.D. Olson Construction
Monarch partnered with Los Angeles developer Meta Housing Corporation to complete the projects, which will provide a total of 411 apartment units.
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John Huskey
Calmark Properties is identified in the person’s prior work history.
The page identifies the person as Chairman & Chief Executive Officer
John Huskey founded Meta Housing in 1993 and guides its vision His background spans five decades developing affordable and market-rate multifamily communities, including arts-focused senior housing; he previously led Calmark Properties.
John Huskey founded Meta Housing in 1993 and guides its vision. His background spans five decades developing affordable and market-rate multifamily communities, including arts-focused senior housing; he previously led Calmark Properties.
John Huskey founded Meta Housing in 1993 and guides its vision. His background spans five decades developing affordable and market-rate multifamily communities, including arts-focused senior housing; he previously led Calmark Properties.
John Huskey founded Meta Housing in 1993 and guides its vision. His background spans five decades developing affordable and market-rate multifamily communities, including arts-focused senior housing; he previously led Calmark Properties.
John Huskey founded Meta Housing in 1993 and guides its vision. His background spans five decades developing affordable and market-rate multifamily communities, including arts-focused senior housing; he previously led Calmark Properties.
Chairman & Chief Executive Officer
bachelor’s degree in business administration & real estate finance from University of Southern California.
bachelor’s degree in business administration & real estate finance from University of Southern California.
Kasey Burke
California Housing Consortium (board member; Executive Committee)
Los Angeles Business Council (board)
Affordable Housing Developers Council (founding board member)
The page identifies the person as President, Meta Housing Corporation President & Principal, Meta Development, LLC
Kasey Burke has been President of the Company since 2014.
Kasey Burke has been with Meta since 2002 and has served as president since 2014 He leads strategic direction, growth and portfolio management, and has overseen more than 7,000 units across California; he also co-founded Meta Development.
Kasey Burke has been with Meta since 2002 and has served as president since 2014. He leads strategic direction, growth and portfolio management, and has overseen more than 7,000 units across California; he also co-founded Meta Development.
Kasey Burke has been with Meta since 2002 and has served as president since 2014. He leads strategic direction, growth and portfolio management, and has overseen more than 7,000 units across California; he also co-founded Meta Development.
Kasey Burke has been with Meta since 2002 and has served as president since 2014. He leads strategic direction, growth and portfolio management, and has overseen more than 7,000 units across California; he also co-founded Meta Development.
Kasey Burke has been with Meta since 2002 and has served as president since 2014. He leads strategic direction, growth and portfolio management, and has overseen more than 7,000 units across California; he also co-founded Meta Development.
President, Meta Housing Corporation President & Principal, Meta Development, LLC
Bachelor of Arts in Economics with a Specialization in Computing from University of California, Los Angeles.
Bachelor of Arts in Economics with a Specialization in Computing from University of California, Los Angeles.
Christopher Maffris
The page identifies the person as Managing Partner & Executive Vice President
Christopher Maffris is co-head of Meta Housing’s development team, overseeing acquisition, entitlement, financing and construction He joined in 2003 and has supervised completion of more than 7,000 apartment units representing nearly $3 billion of investment.
Christopher Maffris is co-head of Meta Housing’s development team, overseeing acquisition, entitlement, financing and construction. He joined in 2003 and has supervised completion of more than 7,000 apartment units representing nearly $3 billion of investment.
Christopher Maffris is co-head of Meta Housing’s development team, overseeing acquisition, entitlement, financing and construction. He joined in 2003 and has supervised completion of more than 7,000 apartment units representing nearly $3 billion of investment.
Christopher Maffris is co-head of Meta Housing’s development team, overseeing acquisition, entitlement, financing and construction. He joined in 2003 and has supervised completion of more than 7,000 apartment units representing nearly $3 billion of investment.
Managing Partner & Executive Vice President
International Relations from Pomona College.
International Relations from Pomona College.
Aaron Mandel
# Aaron Mandel Managing Partner & Executive Vice President
Central Oregon Symphony Association (board member)
The page identifies the person as Managing Partner & Executive Vice President
Aaron Mandel helps lead Meta’s strategy, growth, investments and operations, including acquisitions and major development decisions He has overseen financing and development of more than 7,000 apartments representing over $3 billion in California and studied international relations at Pomona.
Aaron Mandel helps lead Meta’s strategy, growth, investments and operations, including acquisitions and major development decisions. He has overseen financing and development of more than 7,000 apartments representing over $3 billion in California and studied international relations at Pomona.
Aaron Mandel helps lead Meta’s strategy, growth, investments and operations, including acquisitions and major development decisions. He has overseen financing and development of more than 7,000 apartments representing over $3 billion in California and studied international relations at Pomona.
Aaron Mandel helps lead Meta’s strategy, growth, investments and operations, including acquisitions and major development decisions. He has overseen financing and development of more than 7,000 apartments representing over $3 billion in California and studied international relations at Pomona.
Aaron Mandel helps lead Meta’s strategy, growth, investments and operations, including acquisitions and major development decisions. He has overseen financing and development of more than 7,000 apartments representing over $3 billion in California and studied international relations at Pomona.
Managing Partner & Executive Vice President
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and Accounting from California State University, Los Angeles.
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and Accounting from California State University, Los Angeles.
George Russo
StorageWorld, LP is identified in the person’s prior work history.
Kaufman & Broad Multi-Housing Group is identified in the person’s prior work history.
Public Storage Inc. is identified in the person’s prior work history.
The page identifies the person as Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer
George has worked at Meta Housing since 2003.
George Russo leads financial, tax and asset-management reporting for Meta Housing, Meta Development and affiliated entities, and manages lender and stakeholder relationships He brings more than 40 years in real-estate finance, accounting and tax, with prior controller roles at StorageWorld, Kaufman & Broad Multi-Housing Group and Public Storage.
George Russo leads financial, tax and asset-management reporting for Meta Housing, Meta Development and affiliated entities, and manages lender and stakeholder relationships. He brings more than 40 years in real-estate finance, accounting and tax, with prior controller roles at StorageWorld, Kaufman & Broad Multi-Housing Group and Public Storage.
George Russo leads financial, tax and asset-management reporting for Meta Housing, Meta Development and affiliated entities, and manages lender and stakeholder relationships. He brings more than 40 years in real-estate finance, accounting and tax, with prior controller roles at StorageWorld, Kaufman & Broad Multi-Housing Group and Public Storage.
George Russo leads financial, tax and asset-management reporting for Meta Housing, Meta Development and affiliated entities, and manages lender and stakeholder relationships. He brings more than 40 years in real-estate finance, accounting and tax, with prior controller roles at StorageWorld, Kaufman & Broad Multi-Housing Group and Public Storage.
George Russo leads financial, tax and asset-management reporting for Meta Housing, Meta Development and affiliated entities, and manages lender and stakeholder relationships. He brings more than 40 years in real-estate finance, accounting and tax, with prior controller roles at StorageWorld, Kaufman & Broad Multi-Housing Group and Public Storage.
Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer
graduated 2013 from University of California, Santa Barbara.
graduated 2013 from University of California, Santa Barbara.
Taylor Rasmussen
# Taylor Rasmussen Senior Vice President & Director of Development
The page identifies the person as Senior Vice President & Director of Development
Taylor Rasmussen oversees Meta’s development, construction and acquisition activities Since Meta Development’s 2021 establishment, he has led more than 2,000 new-construction units and financings representing more than $1 billion in aggregate capitalization; he joined Meta in 2015.
Taylor Rasmussen oversees Meta’s development, construction and acquisition activities. Since Meta Development’s 2021 establishment, he has led more than 2,000 new-construction units and financings representing more than $1 billion in aggregate capitalization; he joined Meta in 2015.
Taylor Rasmussen oversees Meta’s development, construction and acquisition activities. Since Meta Development’s 2021 establishment, he has led more than 2,000 new-construction units and financings representing more than $1 billion in aggregate capitalization; he joined Meta in 2015.
Taylor Rasmussen oversees Meta’s development, construction and acquisition activities. Since Meta Development’s 2021 establishment, he has led more than 2,000 new-construction units and financings representing more than $1 billion in aggregate capitalization; he joined Meta in 2015.
Taylor Rasmussen oversees Meta’s development, construction and acquisition activities. Since Meta Development’s 2021 establishment, he has led more than 2,000 new-construction units and financings representing more than $1 billion in aggregate capitalization; he joined Meta in 2015.
Taylor Rasmussen oversees Meta’s development, construction and acquisition activities. Since Meta Development’s 2021 establishment, he has led more than 2,000 new-construction units and financings representing more than $1 billion in aggregate capitalization; he joined Meta in 2015.
Senior Vice President & Director of Development
0 undated completions and 4 boundary-uncertain completions are retained but excluded from figures.
| Project | Location | Type | Units | Floors | Area | Cost | Payment plan | Launched | Construction start | Original target | Handover | Delay | Confidence | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luma Point | Long Beach, United States Midtown | residential for rent | 1631 | 6 | — | USD 87.6m investment announced | — | 2024 | 7/19/2024 | May 2026 – Aug 2026 | Oct 2026 | +3.5 mo (+2.0 to +5.0) | estimated | completed |
| Vale at The Alcove | Los Angeles, United States Warner Center | residential for rent | 1731 | 7 | 238,000 sq ft | — | — | 2023 | Nov 2023 | Sep 2025 – Nov 2025 | Jul 2026 | +9.0 mo (+8.0 to +10.0) | estimated | completed |
| Breton Apartments | Bay Point, United States | residential for rent | 1001 | 3 | 125,350 sq ft | — | — | — | — | Jun 2025 – Aug 2025 | Aug 2025 | +1.0 mo (0.0 to +2.0) | estimated | completed |
| Harbor Yard Apartments | Long Beach, United States Poly High | residential for rent | 1941 | Five-story | 5,622 sq ft | USD 92m estimated cost | — | 2018 | 2018 | Sep 2024 – Nov 2024 | Apr 2025 | +6.0 mo (+5.0 to +7.0) | sourced | completed |
| Citrus Crossing | Glendale, United States | residential for rent | 1271 | five stories of residential units and common area amenities above two levels of subterranean resident parking | — | — | — | 2022 | March 15 | Mar 2024 – May 2024 | Sep 2024 | +5.0 mo (+4.0 to +6.0) | sourced | completed |
| Juniper Grove Apartments | Palmdale, United States | residential for rent | 1011 | — | — | — | — | — | — | Jun 2022 | Apr 2024 | +22.0 mo (+22.0 to +22.0) | estimated | completed |
The project faced a financial gap.
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| Tracked since | October 10, 2026 |
| Last checked | October 15, 2026 this month |
| Profile last researched | October 15, 2026 |
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